Education Assistant

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking an Education Assistant in Radiology to provide administrative support for teaching programs. The ideal candidate will coordinate various educational components and require proficiency in Microsoft Office along with strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package in a vibrant academic environment.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Approximately five years’ related experience (or equivalent training).
• Experience working in an academic health care environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative details for undergraduate and residency training programs.
• Prepare documentation and support program directors.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental and national policies.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Business/ Administrative Professional program

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Education Assistant

Department/Unit Radiology

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S087-25

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $27.37 - $34.66 per hour ($46,261 - $58,567 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification C6

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology is committed to pursuing excellence in education, serving and engaging society and research, all while fostering a supportive and collegial environment. Reporting to the Education Leader, the Education Assistant is responsible for administratively supporting the Department of Diagnostic Radiology’s postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administrative details related to the day-to-day functioning of the undergraduate and residency training programs; act as main point of contact for the department’s Education Office.
• Prepare for program meetings, including working with chairs to prepare all required documentation; act as recording secretary; coordinate and provide follow-up support to program directors and committee members as required.
• Coordinate the residency admission process for the Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine programs.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the departmental, faculty and national professional association policies, procedures and program requirements.
• Organize, develop and generate rotation and teaching schedules; manage the curriculum, rotation and evaluation schedule on One45 scheduling software system as well as on department SharePoint site.
• Consult with the Education Leader, Program Directors and Postgraduate Dean’s Office on appropriate action to be taken for resident’s encountering serious problems with rotations or academic standing, long term illness, and requests for radical changes to rotation schedule.
  
  

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Business/ Administrative Professional program with approximately five years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple overlapping deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  
  

Assets

• Experience working in an academic health care environment.
• Knowledge of hospital information systems and One45.
• Experience in medical education and Royal College policies and procedures, including knowledge of the Royal College’s Competency by Design ( CBD ) format of residency training.
• Undergraduate degree.
  
  

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 06/10/2025

Close Date 06/17/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18755